New platform aims to improve efficiency, asset management, and future airport expansion
Vienna, Austria, 27 March 2026 – Vienna Airport is taking a major step toward digital transformation by investing in a digital twin platform to enhance how it manages operations and infrastructure. The initiative is designed to improve efficiency, streamline processes, and support better decision-making across the airport’s entire lifecycle.
The airport will implement an openBIM-based system, allowing seamless sharing of data and coordination between different teams and stakeholders. By using Nemetschek’s dRofus dTwin solution, Vienna Airport will create detailed digital replicas of its buildings and facilities. These digital models will bring together information from multiple systems into one central platform, ensuring that all users have access to accurate and up-to-date data.
This approach will help the airport manage both construction and daily operations more effectively. From planning upgrades to maintaining assets, the digital twin will provide a clear and connected view of the entire infrastructure.
According to Flughafen Wien AG, digitalisation is becoming essential for large-scale infrastructure projects. The airport is now working toward digitally mapping all its buildings and operational areas, enabling more sustainable and efficient management.
Vienna Airport, which serves over 31 million passengers annually, is also preparing for future growth. Its Terminal 3 expansion, scheduled for 2027, will add around 70,000 square meters of space. The new development will include upgraded security checkpoints, additional gates, lounges, and expanded retail and dining options.
By adopting digital twin technology, Vienna Airport is positioning itself at the forefront of smart airport innovation, combining infrastructure development with advanced digital tools.
